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Baleària Caribbean: Ferry Alerts & Terminal Changes (Port Everglades)
Real-time service updates for the Baleària Caribbean ferry between Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and the Bahamas: terminal changes, cancellations, weather disruptions, delays, layover schedules and passenger check-in information. This page is updated as soon as Baleària Caribbean confirms a change, so bookmark it and check it before you travel.
Which terminal does the Baleària Caribbean ferry leave from at Port Everglades?
The Baleària Caribbean ferry normally departs from Port Everglades, Terminal 21 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Occasionally, port operations move the departure to a different terminal (for example Terminal 19) at short notice, and sailings can be cancelled or switched to a layover schedule for operational or weather reasons. Always check this page and your email before travelling. Baleària Caribbean notifies affected passengers directly by email, and we publish every confirmed update here as soon as we receive it.
Last updated:
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 — Terminal Change · Departure moved to Terminal 19 (Active)
Route: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) – Bahamas
Please be aware of a terminal change for the sailing on . Departure will now be from Port Everglades, Terminal 19 instead of the usual Terminal 21.
Departure confirmed at 9:00 AM from Port Everglades, Terminal 19.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Departure | 9:00 AM — Port Everglades, Terminal 19 |
| Check-in | Opens 3 hours before departure; terminal doors close promptly at 8:00 AM (1 hour before departure) |
| Parking | Park at the Palm Parking Garage (Mid-Port), close to both Terminal 19 and Terminal 21 |
| Drop-off | Go directly to Terminal 19 |
| Arrival (return from Bahamas) | Arrives into Fort Lauderdale at Terminal 19 on Wednesday, July 15th |
Passenger notifications are being sent to all affected reservations by Baleària Caribbean.
Thank you — see you onboard!
Saturday, 18 October 2025 — Cancellation & Layover Service (Resolved)
Route: Fort Lauderdale – Freeport (Bahamas)
Please be informed that the sailing to Freeport on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 was cancelled due to operational reasons, and that a Layover Service on Sunday, October 19th was opened.
Passenger notifications were sent to all reservations affected by Baleària Caribbean.
Freeport route on Saturday, Oct. 18th – Cancelled; next available sailing Sunday, Oct. 19th.
Routes on Sunday, Oct. 19th – Layover schedule (servicing both islands).
| Route | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Ft. Lauderdale – Bimini | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Bimini – Freeport | 12:15 PM | 2:15 PM |
| Freeport – Bimini | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Bimini – Ft. Lauderdale | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Baleària Caribbean ferry — Frequently Asked Questions
What terminal does the Baleària Caribbean ferry use at Port Everglades?
It normally departs from Terminal 21 at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, but the terminal can change at short notice (for example to Terminal 19). Check this alerts page and your confirmation email before travelling.
How early should I arrive for the Baleària Caribbean ferry?
Check-in opens 3 hours before departure and the terminal doors close 1 hour before departure. Arrive early to allow time for parking and security.
Where do I park for the Baleària Caribbean ferry?
Use the Palm Parking Garage (Mid-Port) at Port Everglades, which serves both Terminal 19 and Terminal 21.
What happens if my sailing is cancelled?
Baleària Caribbean emails all affected passengers and, when possible, opens an alternative or layover sailing. We post every confirmed update on this page.
